Karl Bateson is a public relations and strategic communications leader with 20 years of experience helping technology companies build trust, shape narratives, and earn meaningful coverage. For the past five years, he has specialized in cybersecurity communications, partnering with executives and technical teams to translate complex security topics into clear, accurate storylines for business and technical audiences. He currently supports Salt Security, the leader in API security, and brings strong relationships across security, technology, and business media, along with deep experience in thought leadership, rapid-response commentary, and go-to-market communications.